While Quercy and Fermier are rather angsty teenagers, their brother Truffle is quite satisfied with his life.

I think it's the whiskers. #petRats #rats

The youngsters are convinced that the thumb-beast is quite deranged, what with his insistence on keeping all their poop *inside* the cage. #petRats #rats

Offer Truffle ball toy. No interest.
Offer Fizz ball toy. Stolen. Retrieved.
Offer Fizz ball toy in front of Truffle. Fizz takes, Truffle steals.

#petrats #ratsofthefediverse

Today is "take the cage apart and scrub all the pieces in the shower" day.

The boys consider this a violation of their vermin rights, and have contacted the Keep The Squeak foundation for assistance. #petRats #rats

Cashel is having trouble with ramps in the big cage, so he's had to move to the old rats' home.

This is the face of bewildered betrayal. I wish I could blame advancing age, but it's clearly my fault. #petRats #rats

Quercy is ready for trouble.

Whatever sort of trouble you need, he can provide. #petRats, #rats

The youngsters, in a rare moment of getting along and facing the same direction. #petRats #rats
Just found the #PetRats hashtag, and reminded me of all the #rats I had back in the day. Here's Twitchy, jittery little fella, taking a break in his milk carton maze.

Australia has a fancy rodent contest  

#rats #mice #petrats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9cqEs0QmBo

What makes a grand champion rat? Lucy Lou Ragamuffin crowned winner at Sydney's Easter Show

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